Vehicle recall 18V524000 · August 9, 2018
Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Cherokee and 15 more models
The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
- Consequence
- A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V524000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 9, 2018
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Manufacturer campaign
- U87
- Owner notification
- October 2, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 12,779
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chrysler 300 (2018): 2018
- Chrysler Pacifica (2017-2019): 2019, 2018, 2017
- Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid (2018): 2018
- Chrysler Town and Country (2017-2018): 2018, 2017
- Dodge Challenger (2018): 2018
- Dodge Charger (2018): 2018
- Dodge Durango (2018): 2018
- Dodge Grand Caravan (2017-2018): 2018, 2017
- Dodge Journey (2018): 2018
- Fiat 500X (2018): 2018
- Jeep Cherokee (2018-2019): 2019, 2018
- Jeep Compass (2018): 2018
- Jeep Grand Cherokee (2018): 2018
- Jeep Renegade (2018): 2018
- Jeep Wrangler (2017-2018): 2018, 2017
- Ram 1500 (2018): 2018
- Ram Promaster (2018): 2018
Has your Chrysler been repaired?
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